LAF will conduct a field school program for young students at Claude Moore Park the last week in July, 2009. This program will introduce students to ancient technology of native americans and how  archaeologist discover secrets about ancient people.

The Loudoun Archaeological Foundation is currently in the process of developing an extensive public archaeological investigation and education program of events for 2009:

Among these events will be the following annual program of activities:

Date TBD: Presentation of a “A Civil War Soldier’s Life” (as seen through artifacts and reenactor exhibitions) at Claude Moore Park in Sterling

June 2009: An archaeological summer camp for children

July 2009: Exhibition at the annual Fourth of July celebration at Claude Moore Park

August 2009: Exhibition at the Lucketts’ Fair

September 2009: Exhibition at the Waterford Fair

We will be posting more information about these events as the dates approach.

Continue to follow and participate in the Loudoun Archaeological Foundation’s schedule of public program activities for 2009 by frequently logging on to this website and/or consulting you local newspapers for up to date information.

It’s no secret that I’m not a big fan of facebook.  I find it unwieldy, counterintuitive, and completely unlike everything else on the internet (and not in a good way).  But we’re there now, so for those of you who do like Facebook - you can now become a fan and follow this blog from your facebook home page.  Also, due to my lack of Facebook skills, I’d love for someone who does understand Facebook to take over maintainership of that page - just let me know if you’re interested!

In other website news, the Links and Press Releases have been updated - check it out!

Lastly, I (Katy) will be attending the University of Massachusetts Boston for an MA in Historical Archaeology, starting in Fall 2009. Before I get there, I’m heading to Iceland to help with the Skagafjordur Archaeological Settlement Survey. (Not to worry, I’ll keep you informed of all the awesome adventures I get up to.) This means LAF may be in need of a new web guru in the coming months! If you have some html skills, please consider volunteering.

Once again, Dr. Clark will be offering HIS188: Field Survey Techniques in Archaeology this summer, through Northern Virginia Community College’s Historic Preservation Department. The course meets twice weekly in the evenings from May 18 through June 29. The course includes a basic introduction to archaeological field work, and most class sessions will meet in the field at local Loudoun County sites, including Claude Moore Park, Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve, downtown Leesburg, and others. Registration is open to everyone! Please visit Northern Virginia Community College for information about registration and tuition.

Welcome to the new official blog for the Loudoun Archaeological Foundation!  Stay tuned for updates about our research activities and community events coming up in Summer 2009.

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